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Northwest Arctic County

Population: 7,793 · 11 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
7,793
People
Median age
28.8
Housing
Total households
1,825
Income
Median household income
$84,018
Housing
Total housing units
2,744
Employment
Employment rate
48.9%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
10.6%
Healthcare
Insured population
81.9%
County details
Local time 23:02:04(AKT)
NameNorthwest Arctic
Total ZIP codes11total
ZIP codes (by type)
11 PO Box
Area code907
TimezoneAlaska Time (AKT)
Coordinates67.0050655, -160.0210864
Land area35,671.7 sq miles(92,389.3 km²)

Map of Northwest Arctic county, Alaska with ZIP codes

Map of Northwest Arctic County, Alaska and ZIP codes

Cities and Communities in Northwest Arctic County

Compare the largest cities in Northwest Arctic County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.

CityPopulation
Median incomeHousehold
ZIP codes
Kotzebue3,102$110,3571ZIPs
Selawik809$52,5001ZIPs
Noorvik694$63,7501ZIPs
Noatak570$83,7501ZIPs
Buckland550$58,9901ZIPs
Kiana447$68,3331ZIPs
Kivalina444$72,5891ZIPs
Ambler274$40,5561ZIPs
Shungnak272$78,7501ZIPs
Kobuk191$37,9171ZIPs
Deering182$58,3331ZIPs

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP Codes in Northwest Arctic County

Review the most populated postal areas across Northwest Arctic County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.

ZIPCity
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
99752Kotzebue$110,3573,276
99770Selawik$52,500810
99763Noorvik$63,750694
99761Noatak$83,750570
99727Buckland$58,990550
99749Kiana$67,386449
99750Kivalina$72,589444
99786Ambler$40,556274
99773Shungnak$78,750272
99751Kobuk$37,917191
99736Deering$58,333182

Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS